Cairo keeps UTC+2 (EET) until 24 April 2026, then UTC+3 (EEST) from 24 April to 29 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year — the clocks go forward an hour on the first date and back an hour on the second. The clock above is the live local time in Cairo, Egypt, to the second, and follows both changes on its own.
Cairo time converters
See the time difference and best time to call between Cairo and major world cities:
Cairo operates on the Africa/Cairo time zone. Cairo is on UTC+2 (EET) until 24 April 2026, UTC+3 (EEST) from 24 April to 29 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year. Located in Egypt at 30.04°N, 31.24°E, the city’s sunrise, sunset and day length shift through the year with the seasons. Whether you are scheduling a call with someone in Cairo, planning travel, or coordinating remote work across time zones, the live clock above always shows the exact current time.
Planning more than a quick call? See the full Cairo remote-work guide — cost of living, internet speed, safety and visa options for digital nomads and travellers.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Cairo right now?
The clock above shows the exact local time in Cairo, updated every second. Cairo is on UTC+2 (EET) until 24 April 2026, UTC+3 (EEST) from 24 April to 29 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo, Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo time zone. Cairo is on UTC+2 (EET) until 24 April 2026, UTC+3 (EEST) from 24 April to 29 October, and UTC+2 again for the rest of the year.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The clocks go forward an hour on 24 April 2026 and back an hour on 29 October 2026, moving Cairo between UTC+2 and UTC+3.
How far ahead or behind is Cairo?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of UTC until 24 April 2026, then 3 hours ahead of UTC from 24 April to 29 October. Use the comparison list above to see the current time in major world cities relative to Cairo.
Time difference between Cairo and other cities
Working-hours overlap and the best time to call, for every Cairo pair we cover.
Cairo follows the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 at mid-year. Daylight saving applies: clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, so the UTC offset changes twice a year. The zone abbreviation is EET in January and EEST in July.
Time difference from Cairo to major cities
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of London
Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York
Cairo is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Paris
Cairo is 1 hour behind Dubai
Cairo is 5 hours behind Singapore
Cairo is 6 hours behind Tokyo
Cairo is 7 hours behind Sydney
Differences use mid-year offsets; daylight saving in either city can shift them by an hour. For exact call windows use the Meeting Planner or the time-zone converter.
Planning more than a call? See our full Cairo remote-work guide for costs, internet and safety data, plus public holidays that could affect your schedule.
Daylight in Cairo through the year
Sunrise lands around 05:02 (solar time) in June and about 06:57 in December. Day length is fairly stable through the year at this latitude, which keeps schedules predictable.
Approximate sunrise by month (solar time)
Jan 06:52
Feb 06:31
Mar 06:06
Apr 05:37
May 05:14
Jun 05:02
Jul 05:07
Aug 05:27
Sep 05:54
Oct 06:22
Nov 06:46
Dec 06:57
Values are computed from latitude for mid-month and shown in local solar time; clock time can differ up to an hour or more with daylight saving and position within the time zone.
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